Excessive Heat — Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Florida

2022-06-24 · Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Florida

Event narrative

The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge RAWS, MRFF1, measured a peak heat index of 115F.

Wider weather episode

Hot and humid conditions during the early to mid afternoon on June 24, 2022 resulted in peak heat indices of 113 to 117 across Lake, Volusia, Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Okeechobee, and Brevard Counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1029018. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.